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(idiom) unconsciously; unwittingly

不知不觉
bù zhī bù jué
b+ù·4th tonezh+ī·1st toneb+ù·4th tonej+üé·2nd tone
IdiomHSK 7-9
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We exchanged pleasantries, and chatted cordially about news in the team, and he moved the conversation naturally on to the main topic.
我们照例寒暄了一阵，闲扯扯队里的新闻以后，他在不知不觉中就把谈话引入了正题。
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
in great secrecy · unknown to god and ghost · (do something) without anybody know神不知，鬼不觉shén bù zhī，guǐ bù juéunintentionally · not in the mood to无心wú xīndo in complete secrecy · "not known by men or perceived by ghosts"人不知，鬼不觉rén bù zhī，guǐ bù jué
Antonyms
(idiom) world-shaking惊天动地jīng tiān dòng dì
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